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September 26, 2010

Winc Design is launching its Charlie Banana brand of environmentally friendly cloth diapers and baby...

September 26, 2010

A maker of all-natural and organic foods has kicked off a new campaign designed to...

NAPA, Calif. A maker of all-natural and organic foods has kicked off a new campaign designed to teach children about vegetables.

Annie's Root 4 Kids campaign seeks to get 1 million children to learn about and plant vegetables now through next year's harvest, the company said. Annie's has partnered with the National Farm to School Network, an organization that connects more than 10,000 schools across America with local farms to provide healthy food in cafeterias, nutrition education in classrooms and hands-on learning through school gardens.

September 26, 2010

Seasonal candy is a big part of the confectionery category, accounting for one-quarter of the...

September 23, 2010

The Food Marketing Institute and LearnSomething announced Friday the development of programs that provide pre-employment...

September 23, 2010

General Nutrition Centers has inked a deal to sell its retail and food-service equipment with...

September 22, 2010

Fresh & Easy is promoting its new line of products aimed at childhood nutrition....

SAN DIEGO Fresh & Easy is promoting its new line of products aimed at childhood nutrition.

The line, fresh&easy Goodness, is made using such wholesome, natural foods as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, as well as other foods that are good sources of vitamins and minerals. Fresh&easy Goodness products also contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, no added trans fats and no high-fructose corn syrup.

September 21, 2010

Grocer A&P has announced the election of Thomas Casey to its board of directors....

September 21, 2010

ShopRite stores in Canton and West Hartford, Conn., are looking to help shoppers make healthier...

September 21, 2010

Target announced that it has revamped a number of stores in its hometown. The company...

MINNEAPOLIS — Target announced that it has revamped a number of stores in its hometown. The company reported that more than 25 Target stores in the Twin Cities metro area have been redesigned to further deliver one-stop shopping convenience for guests.

Among the changes is an increased food selection that offers 90% of the categories found in a SuperTarget. Interactive displays and wider aisles were implemented to make the shopping experience more enjoyable, Target said.

September 20, 2010

A coalition of lobbying groups urged the Senate on Monday to review and pass pending...

WASHINGTON A coalition of lobbying groups urged the Senate on Monday to review and pass pending food safety legislation before November elections.

The Food Marketing Institute, which backed the bipartisan bill, issued a statement Monday that the organization was "disappointed" that the Senate elected not to review the Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act before the midterm elections. The bill passed in the House of Representatives last year.

 

September 19, 2010

More than 3,700 products boasting a "whole grain" claim have launched in the United States...

CHICAGO More than 3,700 products boasting a "whole grain" claim have launched in the United States since 2005, according to a new report by Mintel.

September 19, 2010

Insulin-dependent diabetics will be eligible to receive free syringes and pen needles from Price Chopper,...

September 16, 2010

Ethnic personal care company Dr. Miracle's has appointed former Reynolds Consumer Products executive Randy Zeno...

NEW YORK Ethnic personal care company Dr. Miracle's has appointed former Reynolds Consumer Products executive Randy Zeno as its new CEO.

September 13, 2010

Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for August rose 0.4% to $363.7...

September 13, 2010

Most consumers stick to their lists when buying groceries, according to new research by the...

September 12, 2010

Duane Reade recently took the wraps off its flagship store in Union Square, a large,...

NEW YORK Drug Store News took a tour to get a first-hand glimpse. —Duane Reade recently took the wraps off its flagship store in Union Square, a large, sleek location that brings together under one roof the retailer’s newest innovations.

September 12, 2010

The owner of a fast-casual restaurant chain and a healthy food advocate have opened a...

September 12, 2010

Trans fat, salt and sugar—out. Products with a less-guilt-because-this-might-actually-be-good-for-you message—in....

September 9, 2010

A Midwest food and drug retailer is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with its third annual...

September 9, 2010

There have been a spate of announcements in the past month around the growing prominence...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT There have been a spate of announcements in the past month around the growing prominence of fresh-food offerings in nontraditional retail settings (aka the corner drug store) that capitalize on the convenience opportunity a typical pharmacy footprint represents. Walgreens announced a move to bring healthier food choices to more inner-city residents, and CVS/pharmacy recently expanded its Urban Cluster store concept featuring a more prominent consumables department. But Rite Aid’s story is not a me-too story.

September 9, 2010

Following a devestating gas explosion in San Bruno, Calif., the philanthropic arm of Safeway announced...

September 8, 2010

Lunchables is getting more wholesome with new varieties that aim to keep kids healthy....

MADISON, Wis. Lunchables is getting more wholesome with new varieties that aim to keep kids healthy.

The line expansion includes the introduction of two new varieties: chicken strips made with 100% white meat chicken, and chicken and American sub sandwich, which features rotisserie seasoned chicken and bread made with 8 g of whole grain. Both products are good sources of protein and calcium and join the Lunchables-with-water roster introduced last year that offers quality meats, cheeses and spring water, the company said.

 

September 6, 2010

A series of merchandising and marketing moves announced at Walmart created several new positions and...

August 29, 2010

Alaffia, a fair trade and natural beauty company, has announced that its line of hair...

August 29, 2010

Ruiz Foods' El Monterey brand reintroduced its snack line of 12 Mexican food favorites, which...